SOCIAL JUSTICE UPCOMING EVENTS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SUNDAY PICKUP & DELIVERY OF BAKED GOODS FROM STOP & SHOP AND THE BAGEL STORE TO OPEN ARMS SHELTER IN WHITE PLAINS!! IT DOESN’T TAKE MUCH TIME & IT MEANS A GREAT DEAL TO THE FOLKS WHO RECEIVE THE FOOD. CONTACT MARIA HARRIS, mharrisdf@yahoo.com, 914-450-8844 ​

Hudson Valley Community Coalition

At this moment we are in the process to help 3 families that are suffering ICE detentions in the Westchester County.We are working closely with affected families. We are creating a campaign of solidarity with our Community Defense Committees against deportations. This campaign includes:

Offering hope and knowing more about the difficulties they face.

Collect as much information as possible about the family, help with forms and other relevant information

Support in recovery of outstanding salary payments

Send communications reporting each case

Dialogue with lawyers and legal defense

Regular meetings with family, friends and neighbors

Meeting with authorities, elected officials, legislators, faith communities and other support organizations

Thank you for your willingness to support. Here, some of the proposals of support and requirements:

Campaign collection of signatures and letters of support, especially of authorities and representatives of organizations

Emotional support for families, including child therapy

Collection of funds and resources for families

Accompany to: court appointments, mobilizations and concentrations.

Affected families need to know that there is a community that supports them and that whatever the outcome, we will not leave them alone. Also, we need to create an increasingly strong movement of resistance and call for a halt to deportations for causes that are not serious crimes or a safety hazard.Contact LUIS YUMBLA, MBA, HVCC Acting Executive Director for further information about how to assist: (203)667-3799 / (914)939-0314

PPHP Community Baby Shower

Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic will be hosting 5 community baby showers throughout the year to support our prenatal patients. Please consider buying some items to support your community! Among the many services they provide, PPHP is proud to be one of five Planned Parenthood affiliates to offer prenatal services in Westchester and Suffolk counties. For more information about the community baby showers you can contact: Leila.ensha@pphp.org. For more information regarding our prenatal services, you can contact 1-800-230-PLAN."https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/ref=cm_reg_rd-upd?ie=UTF8&id=VHAM6N8NLT47&type=wishlistNice way to support new babies & their moms!There is a way to immediately (and easily) participate in their ongoing women's health efforts - they host periodic baby showers for their prenatal patients, and have created an Amazon Wishlist of items they need. Lovely small and medium-ticket items that will make a great impact for families in need. ​

Keep the pressure on. Here are a few more ways you can take action right now.

​For months, people like you have been showing up for the environment—marching on the streets for the Peoples Climate March, calling congressional offices, sending messages like these to key decision-makers. We’re making progress, but we need to keep fighting back and making our voices heard. Here are some more ways for you to take action:

In the wake of the government’s recent actions, providing sanctuary and pushing for welcoming city policies are some of the ways communities can resist the divisive and racially charged policies the Trump administration is enacting. Sanctuary has long been a way to provide physical safe space to those who are victims of unjust laws, and a way for communities to powerfully enact and embody their commitment to justice. However, we are learning that the best ways to protect and support multiple communities at risk of unwarranted targeting is to address the issues they face through local policies, which reduce and resist criminalization of immigrants, Muslims, and people of color. Together, with the UUA and other partners, UUSC has embarked on an ambitious campaign to support the work of “welcoming communities” who seek to offer sanctuary, support, and solidarity. We are compiling examples of best practice policies for cities, counties, and school systems, and will soon share an easy-to-use guide online. Over 12,000 individuals, congregations, and organizations have joined us in this effort by signing the Declaration of Conscience, a pledge to put our values into action in the coming days. Please add your name if you haven’t already and encourage clergy, congregations, and organizations to endorse as well!http://connect.uusc.org/l/103112/2017-01-17/gpgn2

Hudson Valley Community Coalition: Share the number to report ICE activity. Sign up for United We Dream ‘Here To Stay’ Network http://bit.ly/2kvoujK